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Minnesota Care
What is Minnesota Care MNCare?
Minnesota Care
MNCare is a subsidized health care program for people who live in
Minnesota and do not have access to health insurance. MNCare was created in 1992
by the Minnesota Legislature and is administered by the Minnesota Department of
Human Services. It is funded by member premiums, the State of Minnesota, and a
tax on health care providers.
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Minnesota Care Members pay a monthly premium based on income and family size
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Minnesota
Care Coverage includes medical care, dental care, mental health, and
chemical dependency services
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Minnesota
Care Applicants must meet income, asset and program guidelines to
qualify.
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Minnesota
Care Health care coverage begins the month after you pay your first
premium.
Eligibility
To qualify, you must have a Social Security number, live in Minnesota,
be a U.S. citizen, and not have other health care insurance now or in the last
four months, including Medicare.
Click here for more information about eligibility requirements.
Income Limits
The income limits specified below are in effect through June 30, 2009.
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Adults
over 21; no children |
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Family
Size |
Monthly
Gross Income Limit |
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1 |
$1,734 |
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2 |
$2,334 |
Minnesota Care Asset Limits
There is no asset limit for pregnant women and children under 21. For
all others, the asset limit is $10,000 for a family of one and $20,000 for a
family of two or more.
Common Assets:
Assets that are not included:
Minnesota Care Paid Services
The following is a list of some basic services provided to members.
For
more information about what is and is not covered, click here.
MNCare Cost
All MinnesotaCare members pay a monthly premium. This premium must be
paid to keep the health care coverage. Premiums are based on on household size,
income, and number of people covered.
Table
of Premiums.
Premiums can be paid online, by mail, in person, or through an automatic
withdrawal plan from a savings or checking account.
Click
here to find out where to pay premiums by mail, online or in person.
Applying for MNCare
You can fill out an application online, or have an application sent to
you by mail. A representative will review your application and determine
eligibility and contact you within 30-45 days.
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